Leeds make Chelsea's Baker first signing of Bielsa era

Chelsea midfielder Lewis Baker has joined Leeds United on a season-long loan, becoming the first signing since Marcelo Bielsa's appointment as coach.

The former England Under-21 international had spells at Sheffield Wednesday, MK Dons and Vitesse, where he won the KNVB Cup in his second campaign.

"About a couple of weeks ago I came over, they showed me the plan, showed me what they want to do for next season. It's a massive club with amazing history, so it's a good opportunity for me," he told LUTV.

"The director of football [Victor Orta] spoke to me at length on how they want to play this season and it sounded like a great opportunity for me.

"If you know your football then you know he's [Bielsa] a massive manager, managed some of the best players in the world. He's got good aspirations this season.

"Depending how this season goes we want to definitely challenge and get promotion."